In a state first, medical students can now undertake their entire training in rural South Australia, in a bold new initiative by Flinders University to tackle the critical shortage of doctors in rural and regional ...
Starting 1 July, residential aged care homes in Australia can access funding to employ on-site pharmacists to help reduce medicine-related harm in aged care. The program, called the Aged Care On-site Pharmacist (ACOP) Measure, is ...
The Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre (DHCRC) has announced the establishment of an Australian first, national, cross-university network to advocate for and advance digital health through collaboration and evidence-based research. The Australian Council of Senior ...
As of 1 July, AccessCare is no longer contracted to deliver aged care assessments in Kingston, but the council assures everyone they’re still here to help older residents. The Australian government has made some changes ...
As we continue to advocate for disability support, it’s disheartening to see that many older Australians are still being left behind. Despite the well-intentioned framework of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), a significant portion ...
The healthcare landscape is evolving rapidly, with technological advancements revolutionizing the way patients interact with medical services. This transformation extends far beyond the confines of traditional hospital settings, encompassing a wide array of tools and ...
A new program called ‘Small Steps’ is helping older Australians make easy changes to their daily habits that could lower their risk of dementia. The University of South Australia, along with Onkaparinga Council and ACH ...
New analysis has revealed many Australian aged care residents are not receiving the levels of care they need and are entitled to. The UTS Ageing Research Collaborative, which we are involved in, recently released its ...
Receiving a cancer diagnosis is a daunting and life altering event, even more so when your diagnosis is rare with very little awareness and public knowledge about it. This is the reality for approximately 52,000 Australians ...
Integrating AI into healthcare systems is a game-changer, optimising processes from diagnosis to data management, predictive analytics to personalise patient care, telemedicine and patient engagement. As healthcare shifts its focus from just treating illnesses, to ...
A new, healthcare navigation platform, Zable Health (Zable), has launched to empower healthcare professionals in their mission to connect with patients through the provision and receival of private medical referrals. Founded in 2020 by entrepreneur ...
A colonoscopy is a vital medical procedure that plays a crucial role in detecting colon cancer and other gastrointestinal issues. Despite its importance, many people feel apprehensive about the process. Understanding what to expect can ...
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